textile network

Certifications

Re&Up achieves full C2C certified circularity first

The textile-to-textile recycler has become the first company in the textile industry to achieve C2C Certified Circularity for all products, the most rigorous global standard for verifying circular product design and recovery-readiness at scale. By Editorial staff

Anniversary

GKD turns 100: A technology leader with vision

From a small local weaving mill to a globally active group of companies with over 800 employees: For their anniversary, GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG looks back on 100 years of innovation and confidence – and sets the course for a sustainable future. By Sibylle Michel

Exhibition

Strong start for Textile Recycling Expo in Brussels

The first Textiles Recycling Expo took place in Brussels on 4–5 June 2025 and has been heralded as a landmark gathering for the industry, bringing together key stakeholders and promoting discussion, collaboration and innovation. By Editorial staff

Advertorial

Agility and Impact in Fashion 4.0

In 2025, fashion companies must be agile, sustainable, and data-driven. Lectra’s Industry 4.0 SaaS solutions offer intelligent, connected, and fashion-specific solutions to meet these urgent demands and future-proof the textile value chain. Lectra

Implementation of Research 4.0 to improve the washing section in a wet spinning pilot line. © Dienes

16/08/2024 – Research 4.0 solution

Research 4.0 solution

A flexible platform to create sustainable textiles

Research 4.0 applies Industry 4.0 principles to research facilities, enhancing transparency and traceability. Dienes’ MultiMode approach meets these demands. By Sibylle Michel

To protect themselves against the challenges of global supply chains, more and more companies are adopting a holistic concept for the automated monitoring of their entire supply chain management processes. © Destina/stock.adobe.com

15/08/2024 – Hermes Barometer on risk management along the supply chain

Hermes Barometer on risk management along the supply chain

Focus on Digitization and Collaboration

Digitization plays a key role in making supply chains more secure: This view is held by more than two thirds of a total of 150 logistics managers at German ... By Sibylle Michel

The family business from Stockstadt will now be managed by the fourth generation. From left to right: Aileen Gunold, Kevin Gunold, Christoph Gunold und Stephan Gunold © Gunold

13/08/2024 – Family business in its fourth generation

Family business in its fourth generation

Change of Managing Directors at Gunold

Gunold GmbH, a tradition-rich family business from Stockstadt, introduces a change in management with the arrival of Aileen and Kevin Gunold. By Sibylle Michel

Freight rates are currently at their highest level since August 2022. © Travel mania/stock.adobe.com

12/08/2024 – Logistics

Logistics

Importers face high transportation costs from the Far East

Political tensions in the Middle East are driving sea container freight rates to their highest level in two years. This trend is unlikely to change in ... By Sibylle Michel

TN_ENG_KW_32_Wochenrückblick — Milano Unica returns to Shanghai for the August 2024 edition of Intertextile Apparel Fabrics. © Milano Unica

12/08/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 32/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Editorial staff

John Vareldzis, RTS Textiles CEO, commented: “This year, we are publishing our first sustainability report to reflect the increasing importance of sustainability in everything that we do.” © Carrington Textiles

09/08/2024 – Carrington Textiles

Carrington Textiles

First sustainability report released

Global workwear textile manufacturer, Carrington Textiles, has announced the release of its first sustainability report, highlighting some of the company´s ... By Editorial staff

“SWG-XR 154 15L” wholegarment knitting machine. © Shima Seiki

08/08/2024 – Flat knitting

Flat knitting

Shima Seiki to exhibit at Febratex

Shima Seiki, a provider of flat knitting technology, will showcase its latest innovations at Febratex 2024, in Santa Catarina, Brazil, this month. The ... By Editorial staff